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15 Nov, 1991

Shailene Woodley born in California

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Shailene Dianne Woodley is born in San Bernadino County, California. Her mother Lori, nee Victor, is a middle school counseler. Her father, Lonnie, works as a school principal and then a family therapist. She is raised in California’s Simi Valley with her younger brother, Tanner. She suffers scoliosis when she is young, and says this helps her to become resilient. Her parents are divorced, but the family remains close.

We’re like a big Greek family, but we’re not Greek.

1999

Replacing Dad

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Woodley appears in an uncredited role in the TV film directed by Joyce Chopra and based on the Shelley Fraser Mickle novel. A woman enlists the help of her family to find a new husband. Co-starring William Ross and Mary McDonnell. Her first movie, Woodley and her mother are unaware that they are entitled to craft service at the set:

We’d brought these little rice cakes with us … We just sat there [in the trailer on set] for six and a half hours with no water, no anything. We were starving.

2001

Crossing Jordan season one

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Woodley plays the 10-year-old version of the title character, appearing in the ninth and twelfth episodes of the show’s debut season. Co-starring Jill Hennessy. Forensic examiner Jordan Cavenaugh examines her past for clues as she investigates crimes and searches for the truth about her mother’s killer.

CROSSING JORDAN TRAILER

10 Dec, 2001

The District season two

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Woodley appears as Kristin Debreno in the ninth episode of the second season, Cop Hunt. The police department is thrown into chaos when a woman is raped by a man wearing a police uniform.

12 Oct, 2002

The District season three

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Woodley appears as Kristin Debreno in the third episode of the season, Explicit Activities. An investigation into the murder of an 11-year-old girl turns up the child’s photo on a porn site.

2003

Without A Trace season one

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Woodley appears in the first season’s 16th episode, Clare de Lune. A flashback to a girl’s past reveals why she has disappeared from a psychiatric hospital.

Crossing Jordan season two

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Woodley plays the young Jordan Cavanaugh in the second season of the crime drama, appearing in the 21st episode. Jordan, a forensic pathologist, continues her search for the truth about her mother’s murder, seeking clues from her own past. Co-starring Jill Hennessy.

The O.C. season one

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Woodley guest stars as Kaitlin Cooper in the teen drama, appearing in the pilot and in episodes two, four, 10, 21, and 27. The youngest daughter of a privileged California family, Kaitlin mostly stays away from the dramas of her older sister, but her life is disrupted by her family’s troubles. Co-starring Mischa Barton, Tate Donovan, and Melinda Clarke.

I was 11 and I was on as a guest, recurring character

Shailene Woodley The OC Pilot

2004

Crossing Jordan season four

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shailene-woodley-crossing-jordan-season-4Woodley plays the 10-year-old version of the title character in the drama’s fourth season, appearing in the fourth episode. Jordan Cavanaugh is a forensic pathologist whose past holds the key to her future. Co-starring Jill Hennessy. Hennessy on the character’s fourth season, which features fewer flashbacks:

I think we’ll be dwelling a lot less on her personal trauma with her relationship with her father and mother, and getting a little more involved in, you know, some very recognizable cases.

Jack And Bobby

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Woodley guest stars as the character Chloe in the first season of the drama, appearing in the seventh episode and the twelfth episode. Two brothers are raised raised by their eccentric mother in the fictional town of Hart, and develop their Presidential aspirations. Co-starring Bradley Cooper, Christine Lahti, Edwin Hodge, John Slattery, and Kerry Lynn Pratt.

Jack & Bobby - Series Premiere Introduction

A Place Called Home

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shailene-woodley-a-place-called-homeWoodley stars as Cali Ford in the Hallmark television drama. A drifter and his daughter are taken in by a woman whose husband has died, and discover the meaning of family. Co-starring Ann-Margret, Hunter Tylo, Gary Sandy, and Matthew Settle.

18 Dec, 2005

Once Upon A Mattress

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Woodley plays Molly in Disney’s TV adaptation of the fairytale The Princess And The Pea. Queen Aggravain sabotages the efforts of every young princess who hopes to marry her son, Prince Dauntless. Co-starring Zooey Deschanel, Carol Burnett, Tracey Ullman, and Matthew Morrison.

Once Upon A Mattress - Trailer

2005

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

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Woodley appears as Felicity Merriman in the adaptation of the Valerie Tripp children’s book. The families of Felicity and her best friend support opposing sides during the Civil War, threatening their friendship.

"Felicity" Trailer One

2006

Replaced by Holland

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Woodley is replaced on The O.C. by Holland.

My character went to boarding school and when they decided to bring her back, they actually re-auditioned me to bring her back. But I didn’t go through puberty until late: I was the 15-year-old who had no boobs. So, at 11, I was like a little mouse-child. I looked like an 8-year-old. That same year, I filmed a movie in which I was playing a 9-year-old. So, there was no weirdness when Willa Holland got it because she was so obviously right for the role… and I was so obviously not

4 May, 2006

My Name Is Earl

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Woodley appears as the young Gwen Waters in episode 23 of the comedy’s first season. After shooting Gwen with a BB gun when they were young, Earl (Jason Lee) tries to make amends by reuniting her with her estranged father. Co-starring Nadine Velazquez and Miriam Shor.

12 Jan, 2007

Close To Home episode

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Woodley guest stars as the character Gaby Tursi in episode 13 of the crime drama’s second series. Criminal prosecutor Annabeth Chase investigates whether a woman who died while getting plastic surgery was murdered. Starring Jennifer Finnigan.

Shailene em "Close to Home" (ep. 2x13, "Getting In") [LEGENDADO]

21 Mar, 2007

CSI: New York episode

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Woodley appears as 15-year-old Evie Pierpont in episode 19 of the crime drama’s third season, A Daze Of Wine And Roaches. When her French tutor is killed in a bizarre accident, the CSI team must determine whether Evie knows more than she is letting on. Co-starring Gary Sinise and Melina Kanakaredes.

CSI NY 3.19 clip 1

7 Oct, 2007

Cold Case episode

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Woodley guest stars in the third episode of the procedural’s fifth season, playing the character Sarah Gunden. An Amish girl who disappeared during Rumspringa is found to have been murdered. Co-starring Kathryn Morris, Danny Pino, and John Finn.

2008

Final Approach

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Woodley appears in the Hallmark action thriller as Maya Bender, the daughter of an FBI agent who must land a hijacked plane. Co-starring Dean Cain and Anthony Michael Hall. Cain on working with the cast:

It’s just really a great bunch of people … it really makes for an entertaining ride

Dean Cain - Final Approach